December brings us the Taupo Half, the perfect event for those training for the New Zealand Ironman.
Welcome in the New Year with NYE08 a spectacular thank you to everyone involved in the Taupo regions event industry. From the much lauded hard working volunteers to the participants, spectators, officials, marshals, land owners, stakeholders and general public who are gracious in their support of what has become the Event Capital of New Zealand.
06 Dec 2008 - 07 Jan 2009
Taupo Museum. Paintings by Kay Palmer, clay work by Ross Palmer and Anne Powell. Kay’s work is a celebration of the many facets of everyday life: a journey through light and colour which often departs into the realm of imagination and vision. The concept of the vessel or boat has guided Ross’s work experience. The boats refer to journeys, history, spirituality and life experience in general. Anne’s work with porcelain has increasingly focused on the inherent strength of the clay which belies the look of fragility. These latest works are translucent, screen-printed, impressed and some have glass shards embedded.
30 Dec 2008
12pm at the Taupo Racecourse. Racing Taupo’s Summer Festival meeting takes place on 30 December, featuring the Harveys Taupo Cup. Entry $5, under 18 free. Big screen; live music; wine tasting; speed dating competition; three-head races; free children’s entertainment. Mini-marquee packages available from $325 (groups of 10).
31 Dec 2008 - 01 Jan 2009
Riverside Park. Celebrate New Year's Eve with your family in an alcohol free environment. Great music and fantastic fireworks will herald in the start of 2009. The entertainment is chosen with care to appeal to the whole family so come and join us, bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a great night's entertainment. The best part about it is it's all free!
